God Says Love Our Enemies, Yet How Do We Successfully Implement It?

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighborand hate your enemy.’But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?” Matthew 43-46

For most of us, this seems like a tall order. How can one love their enemies- especially those that go out of their way to persecute you? Yet that is what Jesus did, and that is what God has commanded us to do as well.

In our next issue, we will discuss the meaning of this scripture and its application. You will note, however, that there is no line that says “hate starts here”. The scripture boldly states that we should love our enemies and those who persecute us. We will also discuss the why of this question: Why should we love those that make our lives miserable. This scripture applies to those who experience bullying as well.

Terri Bell will take you through this scriptural journey and into your reward at the end in our next issue coming out on November 28th.

Michelle Danko is the Executive Publisher for Faith Filled Family Magazine.

Michelle has a passion for seeing others live victoriously in Christ, and she doesn't just write about a life with God, but she lives it as well.

When Michelle isn't working on the magazine, she is spending time with her husband of almost fourteen years, and her four boys. Michelle enjoys homeschooling her sons, and volunteering in her church, Joy Fountain.

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Today’s Scripture

Prayer of Salvation

Jesus died for your sins so that we could spend an eternity with Him and no longer be separated from God. God loves His children, and it is not His desire that any should perish.
Scripture says if we confess with our mouth and mean it with our heart, that our sins will be forgiven and we will be washed clean by the blood of the lamb.
If you desire to have Jesus come into your heart and be the Lord of your life, please repeat (vocally) the following prayer: